Compression fractures of the spine are most commonly caused by osteoporosis, although they can also occur due to trauma or tumors of the spine. These fractures typically cause mild to severe back pain that may be debilitating. Preventing spinal fractures and the associated back pain can be done by strengthening the bones and the muscles […]

Many people take great enjoyment from sports, in part because sports are one excellent way to benefit from exercise. Sports do come with risks, however, and spinal injuries are among those risks. Spine complications can be major and life altering, so it is important to know which injuries are most likely to occur during sports […]

Millions of Americans experience back and neck pain on a regular basis. When this pain occurs frequently, it is called chronic pain and may need to be treated by a Nevada spine doctor. Luckily, with cutting-edge techniques, modern surgical procedures for the spine, such as cervical discectomy and fusion, are associated with minimal impact and […]